Comic books July 2005

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Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Hawkman meets with master mystic Dr. Fate in preparation for his final battle with the dealdy amalgam of his worst enemies! But with battle comes loss...and this loss promises to be the worst he has ever suffered. On sale May 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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HEAVY METAL MAY 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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by Jolley, Hilinski, & Dalhouse In "Domination Pt. 2," a small group of heroes resist the power that has most residents in it's control. The town, however, is well aware of the threat they pose against it, and those few who hunt down the source of the ultimate evil become the hunted! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 2 of the 6-part "Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go." Constantine and his all-too-familiar guide take the back road into Hell as John searches for the kidnapped soul of a loved one. But he finds an especially dangerous opponent from his past who knows him as well as he knows himself. On sale May 25 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.

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MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A). On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99. Though it may cost him his life, Hellboy learns the secret history of the world, the origin of the Ogdru Jahad, and his own right hand. Celebrated writer/artist Mike Mignola concludes the biggest turning point in his Hellboy saga, establishing his character firmly in the weirdest traditions of authentic gothic horror. Award-winning creator Mike Mignola presents the long-awaited sequel to 2001's The Third Wish, and the first Hellboy series since the character was pushed into the mainstream by 2004's hit film. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY FRANK TIERI Pencils & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA Reeling from the tragic death of Thor, the Prince of Power knows his star is fading fast. So what better way to pump up his Q-rating than to relive his defining moment? When his most bitter foe ? King Eurytheses -- throws down the gauntlet, Hercules agrees to the challenge: Twelve Labors, each more perilous than the one before it ? and each updated for reality-TV consumption. Zounds! Of course none of this sits well with Herc's father ? Zeus. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 83 -1st printing. The Wave of Death, featuring The Green Lama from the pages of DOUBLE DETECTIVE. The Green Lama routs a foreign spy ring that seeks the secret of a new and terrible death-dealing weapon. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.95.

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by Starkings and Ladronn. "The Big Here & The Long Now" begins here! A pulverized body sets Hip Flask on a trail that leads to The Eye of the Needle; Nikken, creator of the Elephantmen, believes that his imprisonment will soon end, and gang war erupts between the forces of Horn and Serengheti. The Eisner-nominated series continues. 48pgs, FCSRP: $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Yamaneko-ya. Edited by Elin Winkler. Art by JL Anderson, Mary Bellamy, Burning Donut, DAQ, Baron Engel, Sanny Folkesson, Megan Giles, Che Gilson, Rusty Haller, Christina "Smudge" Hanson, Jason Heavensrun, Shon Howell, Eric "Dustbunny" Huelin, Ursula Husted, Lightfoot, DK Luis, Kyle Miller, Mark Moore, JP Morgan, Okawa Seishou, Sara Palmer, PMBQ, Ben "Bar-1" Rodriguez, Joe Rosales, William Ruzicka, Marc Schirmeister, Shiro KURO, Brian Sutton, Aimi Tokutake, Michael Van Slyke, Cheli Winkler-Groschen, Teri S. Wood, and Zel K. Furry-friendly Radio Comix presents a swimsuit issue-style furry anthology, featuring nothing but pinups of anthropomorphic bathing beauties by various artists. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Nate Neal. Features "Nostrildumbass" and "The Antagonists" by Nate Neal, "The Law of Bone Healing" by Lydia Gregg, "Reflex" by Karl Kressbach, "The Three Bad Ones" by Eleanor Davis and more! 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Horsemen (2002) #1-3. By Jiba Molei Anderson and Patrick Brower. The Horsemen are back! The entire mini-series is collected in one volume for the first time, along with a cornucopia of extras, including the very first Horsemen story from the long out-of-print 1999 Griot Preview Book! This is Black Sci-Fi at its finest! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

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Signed by Brian Michael Bendis with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Limited to 499 copies. Cover price $2.99.

Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago Cover Signed and Numbered by Stan Lee. Limited to 100 copies and comes with a Dynamic Forces "Convention Cover" certificate of authenticity. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Excalibur (2004 3rd Series) #11-14. Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Pencils & Cover by AARON LOPRESTI. Callisto answers a cry for help from Warren Worthington, a.k.a. Archangel! But Callisto and Warren have some pretty unpleasant history between them...can they overcome their differences long enough to survive? Meanwhile, Professor X and Magneto struggle to help their disturbed guest on Genosha. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

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Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry, Paul Kilpatrick and David Hutchison. Fred Perry and the popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. Creating special effects in art; flames and fireballs; effects and character. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano The miniseries continues! The secret fraternity Delta Chi Delta, sworn to protect the human race, confronts Earth's biggest threat ? Paracelsus, the genetic wizard who has created the lifeform that could corrupt humanity forever! On sale May 18 ? 3 of 7 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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2nd Series. Story by Rod Espinosa and Wes Hartman. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. After a cataclysm unleashes a horde of captive monsters to roam the world, William Warlock learns of his destiny and his duty: to hunt monsters. On a mission to recover the enchanted silver cross of legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing, Will and the Hunters encounter an unexpected obstacle. The cross is guarded by a legendary half-dragon immortal warrior named Volkh, and hes not about to give it up without a fight. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hee-Joon Son. Art and cover by Youn-Kyung Kim. The group goes to Terror Tower to hunt down monsters. Roto, disguised inside Yureka's body, realizes he may not be able to defeat the monsters. When he hears the voice of Yureka in his mind, will that be the help he needs. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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by Sean J. Jordan and Vitor Ishimura & Flávio Hoffe. In the realm of the Broken Kingdoms, an agent named the Eternal has stolen a sword that is the sacred symbol of the southern emperor's power and authority. But before he can return to the northern kingdom, he finds himself trapped in the town of Qi Akuto by the Imperial Dragons. 32pgs, FC (1 of 6?Note Price)SRP: $0.75 Cover price $0.75.

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Written by PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by LEE WEEKS "TEMPEST FUGIT" We can't tell you everything that happens in this issue simply because it will destroy the shock ending of the previous issue. So instead, just know this: The secret of Monster Island stands revealed, the Hulk is faced with a shocking surprise, we learn the outcome of Bruce's high school catastrophe, and fans will scream when they see the last panel. Part 5 (of 5). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Camuncoli, Hope & Rian Hughes It's the last day of the school year! But what does it mean for a facility like the Seminary? And what secrets are revealed just as summer vacation kicks into high gear? An ominous warning from the faculty sets the stage for future teenage drama! On sale May 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Sly monk Miroku's attempt at chivalry goes wrong in more ways than one: the damsel in distress turns out to be a demon in disguise, and Miroku's powerful wind tunnel weapon begins to unravel, threatening to consume him! And when the evil Naraku forces Sango the Demon Slayer to make a terrible choice, will she betray Inuyasha, or face losing her brother Kohaku for a second time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

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2nd Edition - Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. What has become of the priestess, Kikyo? Brought back to life by a horrible ogress, she is but a re-animated corpse without a soul, roaming the world in search of meaning. Can she find a purpose in this new life, or does her soulless state doom her to forever thirst revenge against the one who made in impossible for her to rest Inuyasha? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The fight against the mysterious Man-With-No-Face continues. Appearing on the surface to be just another incarnation of Naraku, Muso also seems to be impervious to Naraku's will. Who is this new incarnation, and what is his connection to Inu-Yasha and Kikyo? Later, Inu-Yasha and the others head to the coast in search of a way to make Tetsusaiga more powerful. But if the only way to power-up is to kill a young outcast of a half-demon girl, Inu-Yasha might not have the stomach to go through with it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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June 15 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE. Only once in his career has Invincible been beaten this badly. That time it was his father, Omni-Man, who had done the beating. Who could it be this time? This issue is a can't miss for any long-time fans of the book, and it's all leading up to the HUGE events in issue 25, coming next month. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. With the Great Cookoff between heaven and hell behind them, Jan heads back to the quiet of the Gobancho Restaurant. But the frying pans never stop sizzling as a new face reveals itself with the skills and audacity to rival Jan's sadistic cooking style! Competition reigns again! Bring out the rare ingredients, rare dishes and more mouth watering fun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover by Boussourir. Stories and art by Boussourir, Roy Boney, and Roman Dirge. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Vaistron Preview; Interview: Roy Boney on Dead Eyes Open; a map of the Jet Pack Pets hometown; How I Draw, by Lenores Roman Dirge. 32 pages, B&W.

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Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ron Garney & Dan Green. Cover by Garney. The 8-part "Syndicate Rules" concludes! It's the final showdown ? the Qwardians vs. the Crime Syndicate, with the JLA trapped in the middle! It's a slam-bang, all-action finale with revelations and upheavals that'll change the CSA ? and the JLA as well. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis Art and cover by Kevin Maguire & Joe Rubinstein Part 4 of the 6-part "I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League!" It's a rescue mission to Hell to save Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and the Elongated Man from the Eternal Damnation of slinging burgers to monsters, demons, and zombies! But it's not all fun and games for the Super Buddies, as they'll soon see. On sale May 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joe Kelly Art by Doug Mahnke & Norm Rapmund Cover by Marc Silvestri An unprecedented Special bringing together two of the most powerful teams in comics, written by Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS) with art by Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Norm Rapmund and a cover by Marc Silvestri (Uncanny X-Men)! When Cyber-Zombies invade Budapest, the JLA and Cyberforce teams arrive to answer the call for help. Now these two very different teams must work together toward a common goal: preventing the now-evil Ripclaw and his Cyber-Zombies from obtaining Godtech ? an organic material that could make the Cyberforce immortal or even give life to the dead! But what happens when a member of the JLA falls in battle? Which group will get to the Godtech first ? and will they use its unearthly powers for the ultimate good...or the ultimate evil? Co-published with Top Cow. On sale July 6 ? 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Mat Johnson Art by Tony Akins & Dan GreenCover by Ronald Wimberly In colonial New York, Papa Midnite is determined to stoke the fires of a slave rebellion, conjuring magical visions of a Manhattan under African rule by any means necessary. His inflammatory methods could lead to freedom for the island's captive Africans, but they're just as likely to bring about greater tragedy. On sale May 4? 4 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Mike Grell (w&a) Jon Sable goes on an urban manhunt for an assassin in Central Park Zoo?but who is the killer really gunning for? Sable makes a deadly mistake, and writer Mike Grell is going to make him pay the price in the fourth part of Bloodtrail, the newest, and most amazing chapter in the all-new Jon Sable, Freelance saga! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6)$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross Tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE, the sequel to last year's bestselling "Black Reign" begins here with Part 1 of the 3-part "Black Vengeance!" Free from the soul of Hal Jordan and evil of Parallax, the Spectre journeys to deliver vengeance across the globe ? and it begins in the homeland of Black Adam. Captain Marvel returns to the JSA as the team ventures once again into enemy territory to face one of the most powerful forces in the DCU! On sale May 11 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Nadir Balan - by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan Having learned about the terminal condition of Captain Steel, Judo Girl takes the good fight to the archest of her arch-foes, seeking to stop his suicide plot, one that will destroy the entire world! Along the way, she must overcome ninjas, underlings, and her own brother, Judo-Bot. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Mike S. Miller Cover - by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan Having learned about the terminal condition of Captain Steel, Judo Girl takes the good fight to the archest of her arch-foes, seeking to stop his suicide plot, one that will destroy the entire world! Along the way, she must overcome ninjas, underlings, and her own brother, Judo-Bot. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Luck, Flee a Lady": When Jughead pits the bane of his existence, Trula Twyst, against the bad luck-dispensing Jinx Molloy, how can he not end up getting caught in the middle? "Wonder Dog!": Hot Dog feels like an underachiever and is determined to rescue Jughead ? whether he needs rescuing or not! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, SC, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

1st printing. By Michael Eury. Commemorating the Justice League of America's 45th anniversary, The Justice League Companion is a comprehensive examination of the Silver Age JLA. The Justice League Companion traces the JLA's development, history, imitators, and early fandom through vintage and all-new interviews. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen London has become Manchester Black's battlefield! The Elite are fragmented, and even the might of the JLA is no match against Manchester and Eve. Only the return of a fallen hero will bring the Elite together before the JLA ? and all of London ? pay the ultimate price! On sale May 4 ? 11 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Adam Beechen. Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong. Cover by Ben Caldwell. The League travels back in time to Camelot, to help Shining Knight defend his kingdom against the schemes of Morgan Le Fey and her army of black knights. And what role does Vixen play in all of this? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK The fifth volume of KABUKI REFLECTIONS, this 48-page square-bound book delivers a collection of previously unpublished stories, pages and artwork. Plus: a peek inside Mack's sketchbook, step-by-step commentary by David about his painted artwork and loads of art you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all in here with tons of extras! 48 PGS./FC...$4.99 OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-5 (including Maleev cover and Adam Hughes cover) Cover price $5.99.

Volume 16 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro reveals his painful past to Yukino--the truth behind his unfaltering drive to be perfect. But just when Soichiro thinks he is about to lose everything, Yukino comes through with shining colors, strengthening their bond. It's about time someone protected Soichiro from his birth mother, and Yukino and friends decide to step up to the challenge! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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by David Hopkins & Tom Kurzanski. Two con artists, two hackers, and a retired hit man go into business to profit on making people miserable. Against better judgment, Karma Incorporated targets Rob Wilson, a previous customer, whose adulterous wife hired them. What happens when they push Mr. Wilson too far? Payback is hell. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3)SRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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San Diego 2005 Special Edition. by David Hopkins & Tom Kurzanski. Two con artists, two hackers, and a retired hit man go into business to profit on making people miserable. Against better judgment, Karma Incorporated targets Rob Wilson, a previous customer, whose adulterous wife hired them. What happens when they push Mr. Wilson too far? Payback is hell. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3)SRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Bryan Johnson (w); Walter Flanagan (a). The Oddities's insidious motives have been discovered and the town of Broken Oak is now in a desperate fight for their lives. Bryan Johnson and Walter Flanagan bring their four-issue freak-fest to a dramatic and very bloody close in what may be the biggest Normie-Freak war of the century. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4)$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Con Exclusive. "Devil Have Mercy" (Part 2) Written by Arvid Nelson. Art by Yang. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.